Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Odisha Community Network (gircowodisha.in) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy. Please note that we do not collect personal data through registrations or databases, and our data practices are designed to comply with applicable Indian privacy standards and international best practices.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies. This includes:

• IP address and approximate location based on IP
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referral URLs
• Standard server log files

No personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers is collected unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms or emails — in which case, it is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and is not stored in any database.

How We Use Information

The information collected is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• To understand how visitors interact with our content
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To analyze traffic patterns and optimize site structure
• To ensure the security and stability of our website

We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. We do not sell, rent, or trade any collected information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance functionality and gather anonymous usage statistics. These include:

• Essential cookies to maintain site functionality
• Analytics cookies to measure traffic and engagement

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website but will not prevent you from accessing general content.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:

• Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and analyze user behavior. Google’s privacy practices are governed by its own Privacy Policy.
• Ad networks (if applicable): We may display non-personalized advertisements through services like Google AdSense, which use cookies to serve context-based ads. No personally identifiable data is shared with advertisers.

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We do not control or endorse their policies.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to maintain industry-standard safeguards.

Your Rights

Under Indian data protection principles and international norms, you have the right to:

• Request access to the data we hold about you (if any)
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
• Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Opt out of targeted advertising through browser settings or ad preference managers

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Tara Grayson
10 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Email: [email protected]